Madhuri Dixit is celebrated as one of Bollywood's biggest superstars, but her journey to fame was not without struggles. In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, filmmaker Indra Kumar, who directed Dil (1990) and Beta (1992), revealed that Madhuri was once labeled the "jinxed girl" of Bollywood in the late 1980s.
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Raha Kapoor, the daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, brightened 2024 with her endearing presence and charming gestures. From holiday glimpses and airport waves to family celebrations and shared Instagram moments, Raha’s adorable appearances captured hearts and went viral, showcasing the joy and affection within the Kapoor family.
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World-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His six-decade career garnered numerous accolades, including four Grammys, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, cementing his legacy as a global icon of Indian classical music.
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Laila Khan, a Bollywood actress known for 'Wafa: A Deadly Love Story', was allegedly murdered by her stepfather in 2011. Disappearing with her family during a trip to Igatpuri, their remains were later found buried. The case revealed dark personal disputes, highlighting the tragic realities behind Bollywood's glamorous facade.
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